Spit-and-sawdust

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a basic, traditional appearance and rudimentary facilities. colloquial, not-comparable, usually

Etymology

Old drinking establishments might have had sawdust on the floor that patrons could spit on.

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